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Letter 271

TO THE SAME
She wants him to know the poor state of her soul - She receives the
withholding of a permission gladly - Love for her vows - God wants the
Institute to be founded.

HAIL TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS

Very Reverend Father Confessor,

At last, after nearly eight months, I have made up my
mind to show you my daily register, my continual failures in my
method of life and my defects of pride. I earnestly pray the
Lord to let you see as in a mirror the poor state of my soul and
to make you understand all the needs I myself am unaware of,

and which my pride keeps hidden from your kind heart. For
charity’s sake alone continue to watch over me and lead me
along the path God wills for me. I do wish it, I think, though in
my sinfulness I keep going against the Lord’s merciful designs
over me.
The objection you raised to my vow etc. left in me such a
trust that my request will soon be complied with, that my heart
was filled with joy. I assure you that these chains are not

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